How to Make Paper Mache Party Animals

Written by china zmuida

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Making paper mache animals for your child's party is a fun way to decorate. It's cost effective, though very time consuming. Your child can keep the paper mache as a memento. It can also allow your child to be a part of their party planning. To create the animals requires a bit of imagination. Here's how to make a party flamingo.

Skill level:

Moderately Easy

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Things you need

Coloured construction paper

Coloured tissue paper (pink)

Scissors

Shredded newspaper

Paint

Paint brushes

Mixing bowl

Cooking pan

Salt

Safety pin

Balloons

Flour

Water

Scotch tape

Glue

Googly eyes

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Instructions

Making the Body

1

Mix one cup of flour with five cups of water, and bring to a boil. Stir often (for about five minutes) to keep mixture from scorching.

2

Allow your mixture to cool, and add one tablespoon of salt to prevent your paper mache project from moulding.

3

Take a balloon and blow it up (don't go beyond full capacity). Take your shredded newspaper and dip it into the mixture.

4

With your fingers, run it down the paper to remove excess mixture. Apply the paper to your balloon (up to four layers).